Didelphis virginiana
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Didelphis virginiana Definition
(n)
omnivorous
opossum
of
the
eastern
United
States
;
noted
for
feigning
death
when
in
danger
;
esteemed
as
food
in
some
areas
;
considered
same
species
as
the
crab
-
eating
opossum
of
South
America
Didelphis virginiana Synonyms
common opossum
Didelphis marsupialis
Didelphis virginiana
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